Lateral Deputy Sheriff

Lane County • Public Service Building, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lane County Sheriff’s Office is seeking experienced patrol officers for lateral Deputy Sheriff positions serving communities throughout Lane County, including urban, rural, coastal, and wilderness areas. Deputies provide public safety and law enforcement services across more than 4,600 square miles. Qualified lateral candidates may be eligible for experience-based starting pay, paid leave, a take-home vehicle, and other incentives, subject to current policies and eligibility.

The Police Services Division includes county patrol, criminal investigations, courthouse security and prisoner transport, K-9 services, and specialized and contract law enforcement assignments. Deputies respond to emergency calls, investigate crimes and serious traffic collisions, apprehend offenders, provide traffic and crime prevention services, and assist other law enforcement agencies. Specialty assignments may include Forest Patrol, Dune Patrol, and Marine Patrol.

Patrol deputies currently work four 10-hour shifts per week. Geographic assignments may include communities such as Veneta and Creswell, based on operational and community needs. Shift assignments for lateral hires consider credited experience and wage placement. This is an LCPOA-represented position.

The lateral selection process generally includes an application review, a command oral board scheduled around the applicant’s availability, a modified background investigation, and required psychological and medical evaluations. Lateral applicants are not required to complete ORPAT or POST testing. Lane County considers equivalent combinations of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Two years of experience dealing with the public.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training demonstrating the required knowledge and abilities may qualify.
• Possession of a current Oregon driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Current Oregon DPSST patrol certification, or comparable out-of-state law enforcement certification that may qualify under Oregon DPSST requirements.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls.
• Investigate crimes and serious traffic collisions.
• Apprehend offenders.
• Provide traffic and crime prevention services.
• Assist other law enforcement agencies throughout the region.
• Provide law enforcement and public safety services across Lane County communities.

Benefits

• Starting salary placement considers prior law enforcement experience.
• 80 hours of PTO upon hire and an additional 80 hours at one year of service.
• Additional pay of 3% for Intermediate DPSST Certification and up to 6% total for Advanced Certification, when qualified.
• Longevity pay of 2.5% after 10 years of service, increasing by 2.5% every five years thereafter.
• Eligible investigator or detective assignments offer an additional 5% premium.
• Additional 5% compensation is available for employees who pass the required language proficiency assessment.
• Assigned take-home patrol vehicle for commuting and official duties; personal use is not permitted.
• Allowance of up to $250 every three years for duty-related equipment, including boots and clothing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED